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pg. 32 Starting the engine
To start the engine:
1 Enter the car and fasten the seat belt.
2 Apply the parking brake, if not already set.
3 Place the gear selector lever in neutral (position N or P, automatic transmission).
4 Depress the clutch pedal.
5 Do not touch the throttle pedal.
6 Turn the ignition key to starting position. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at once, depress the throttle pedal half way and keep it there until the
engine starts.
Avoid repeated short attempts to start (fuel is injected every time the starter is engaged). Allow the
starter to operate for a longer time (but not more than 15-20 seconds).
Do not race the engine immediately after starting when cold.
WARNING!
To ensure safe ventilation open the garage doors fully before starting the engine inside the garage .
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but very poisonous.
Engine warm-up - initial driving procedure
Experience shows that engines in vehicles driven short distances are subject to abnormally rapid wear
because the engine never reaches normal operating temperature.
It is therefore beneficial to reach normal operating temperature as fast as possible. This is achieved by
driving with a light load as soon as possible.
pg. 33 Gear shift positions
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